Is David Lipscomb turning over in his grave?
EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Lipscomb University. The purpose…
women’s roles
Theologian’s questions on women’s roles obscure rather than clarify
“Women Serving God: My Journey in Understanding Their Story in the Bible” is written by John Mark Hicks, who has taught for nearly four decades…
Women in the church
Hey, we get it. We know the debate over women's roles in Churches of Christ is sensitive and emotional for many readers — on all…
Defining the terms of the gender-role debate
When discussing the role of women in the church, Christians use terms including “egalitarian,” “complementarian” and “traditionalist.” They often disagree on what these terms mean.…
Editorial: In discussion of women’s roles, is there a middle path?
The Great Commission has no gender. When Churches of Christ get bogged down in protracted debates — on issues from worship styles to gender roles…
The journey that led a Church of Christ to appoint female elders
LOS ANGELES — In the early 1960s, Abilene Christian University — a Texas higher education institution associated with Churches of Christ — had different rules for…
Should women preach in a mixed-gender assembly?
ARLINGTON, Texas — Christa Sanders Bryant has a passion for teaching the Bible. The mother of five believes God has called her — and all…
Women’s roles: a divisive issue but not a new one
When high-profile congregations among Churches of Christ announce a transition to public participation by women in worship — or that women will be welcome in…
Women’s roles in the future church
OKLAHOMA CITY — “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over…
Review: God’s Good Design
Claire Smith did not grow up in a Christian home and was a passionate feminist. By God’s grace, she came to Christ in her young…
